Summary of One Move to Cleanse Your Lungs & Boost Oxygen! Dr. Mandell

Key Wellness Strategies & Self-Care Techniques for Lung Health by Dr. Mandell

• Understanding Lung Function:
  • Lungs supply oxygen to every cell, tissue, gland, and organ.
  • Breathing involves diaphragm and rib cage muscles expanding and contracting.
  • Oxygen is absorbed in tiny air sacs called alveoli; carbon dioxide is expelled.
  • Normal breathing uses only 70-80% of lung capacity, leaving 20-30% underutilized.
• Importance of Lung Strengthening:
  • Like muscles, lungs weaken if not fully exercised.
  • Strengthening the diaphragm improves oxygen intake and lung capacity.
  • Using full lung capacity helps prevent illness and supports recovery from infections.
• Breathing Exercises to Cleanse and Strengthen Lungs:
  1. Diaphragm Breathing:
     • Place fingers under the rib cage to feel the diaphragm.
     • Breathe deeply through the nose, pulling the diaphragm down.
     • Hold the breath briefly, then exhale fully through the mouth.
     • Repeat 3 times, ensuring breathing is from the stomach, not the chest (shoulders should not rise).
  2. Resistance Breathing with a Bear Hug:
     • Cross arms over the chest and hug yourself, applying pressure to the rib cage.
     • Take deep breaths through the nose against this resistance.
     • Exhale fully through the mouth.
     • Repeat 2-3 sets of 3 breaths.
  3. Forced Exhalation:
     • Inhale deeply through the nose.
     • Squeeze abdominal muscles backward against the spine to forcefully expel air.
     • Repeat up to 5 times.
     • This helps clear stale air and mucus from the lungs.
  4. Coughing Technique:
     • Inhale deeply through the nose.
     • Cough forcefully to expel air and clear lungs.
     • Repeat 5 times.
• Additional Tips:
  • Avoid inactivity during lung illness to prevent fluid buildup and complications like pneumonia.
  • Regular movement and upper torso exercises promote oxygen and blood flow.
  • Daily practice of these exercises can improve Lung Health and prevent future problems.

Presenter:

• Dr. Alan Mandell

Notable Quotes

— 01:36 — « The smallest airways end in the avioli these are the small thin air sacks that are arranged in clusters like bunches of balloons. »

— 03:51 — « That lack of 30% is what can keep us sick and that's why it's so important to do these exercises so you can stay healthy. »

— 07:08 — « Give yourself a bear hug as you cross your arms over your chest however you want to do it, squeeze against your rib cage and you're going to breathe in again as you push resistance on your rib cage. »

— 10:32 — « The worst thing that we can do is nothing, laying in bed; we don't want those lungs to fill up with fluid which can lead to pneumonia or other complications. »

— 10:59 — « Take a few minutes every day to strengthen that diaphragm to open up those lungs to get those lungs strong so you can prevent problems that possibly might occur in the future. »

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